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garysouthlake · 04-16-2007, 06:54 PM

Tried to install a HVAC control into my 75. This is the 3rd one I've bought. Like the rest of them, it didn't hook up with the existing HVAC plumbing. Sure the h... is frustrating. I wound up pulling my existing control and completely washing the 30 years of grime off and then taking the fan motor switch from the new and put on the old. What i really wanted was the faceplate as mine was crinkled and faded and the last part of my interior in need of a fix.

I tried to use silicon to afix the faceplate to no avail!! I did wind up getting lucky as the bezel fits tightly against the faceplate to keep it from moving.

I feel much better knowing my interior is now fully revamped.

Also went to the parts store to find something to trim up the wiring in my engine bay. Wasn't real happy with the standard options. went to Lowes and Home depot and looked through the plumbing and electrical departments to see if I could find a better alternative. NOT

Oh well, there's always next weekend................gary

andrist1 · 04-16-2007, 07:19 PM

Also spent 3 days at the Portland Swap Meet. Didn't get any work done on my current project, almost came home with this, didn't and now I can't get it out of my head................

jr2 · 04-16-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by andrist1

Also spent 3 days at the Portland Swap Meet. Didn't get any work done on my current project, almost came home with this, didn't and now I can't get it out of my head................

Too bad!! That's NICE!!!

andrist1 · 04-16-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jr2

Too bad!! That's NICE!!!

I KNOW!!!!!!!!!! What sucks is that it is still for sale, but the threat of divorce is keeping me from it...................

andrist1 · 04-16-2007, 08:02 PM

JR2, I just noticed that we live in the same town. If I buy this truck, I may need to crash on you couch!

bowtiecb · 04-16-2007, 11:45 PM

Got up sunday headed to see jason scruggs make a 3.8+ pass called the track and they said rained out, went to ihop then home and slept

knightlife · 04-17-2007, 03:49 AM

finished rebuilding my new (off ebay) 600 cfm holley carb, just in time for my lifters to tell me that they are tired of being wedged (from me running 113 octane at low country speed way,.,.,.yea, that was a big bad no no on my part lol). uhh....put the strobes in my side markers and backup lenses, so now I can screw with ppl while I drive,.,.,.or get added attention at Aviation Square on Saturday nights (can't wait till I get her painted, that will really set it off!).

slept in on saturday, realized that I had an infection in my cheek,.,.so I doped out on aspirin till the swelling was gone and multi-vitamined myself till I was seeing weird colors.

sunday...uhh....dont remember much of it...but Im sure it was fun

jr2 · 04-17-2007, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrist1

JR2, I just noticed that we live in the same town. If I buy this truck, I may need to crash on you couch!

PM'd ya

**Captkaos** · 04-17-2007, 06:04 PM

Little late on this but...
Thursday and Friday I drove the Suburban and Friday afternoon I had it aligned and the tires balanced/rotated.
Sunday I replaced the power motor on the passenger side that was slow, but didn't get it finished because it got too cold and started raining. I did get the window/motor back in though.

SCOTI · 04-17-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

I did get the window/motor back in though.

That was the most important part of the installation given the weather

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Pyrotechnic · 04-17-2007, 10:27 PM

ZZ Top !

I drove back to Austin and saw ZZ Top at The Backyard. My friends and I waited at the doors for an hour and a half but we were at the front of the line. When the doors opened we rushed over to the stage and got spots at the very front right up against the rail. Couldn't have asked for a better spot to be. The show was great though and the weather was perfect.

PhilaTruck · 04-17-2007, 10:43 PM

Replaced Pitman & Idler arms.

04-16-2007, 06:54 PM	#26
garysouthlake 'lox' Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: dallas area Posts: 50	Re: What did you get done? 04/15 Tried to install a HVAC control into my 75. This is the 3rd one I've bought. Like the rest of them, it didn't hook up with the existing HVAC plumbing. Sure the h... is frustrating. I wound up pulling my existing control and completely washing the 30 years of grime off and then taking the fan motor switch from the new and put on the old. What i really wanted was the faceplate as mine was crinkled and faded and the last part of my interior in need of a fix. I tried to use silicon to afix the faceplate to no avail!! I did wind up getting lucky as the bezel fits tightly against the faceplate to keep it from moving. I feel much better knowing my interior is now fully revamped. Also went to the parts store to find something to trim up the wiring in my engine bay. Wasn't real happy with the standard options. went to Lowes and Home depot and looked through the plumbing and electrical departments to see if I could find a better alternative. NOT Oh well, there's always next weekend................gary

04-16-2007, 07:19 PM	#27
andrist1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 88	Re: What did you get done? 04/15 Also spent 3 days at the Portland Swap Meet. Didn't get any work done on my current project, almost came home with this, didn't and now I can't get it out of my head................ Attached Images __________________ 1976 Factory 2wd Blazer - Restored 1975 SWB - Current Project 1978 Big 10 - Just for fun

04-16-2007, 08:02 PM	#30
andrist1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 88	Re: What did you get done? 04/15 JR2, I just noticed that we live in the same town. If I buy this truck, I may need to crash on you couch! __________________ 1976 Factory 2wd Blazer - Restored 1975 SWB - Current Project 1978 Big 10 - Just for fun

04-16-2007, 11:45 PM	#31
bowtiecb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 79	Re: What did you get done? 04/15 Got up sunday headed to see jason scruggs make a 3.8+ pass called the track and they said rained out, went to ihop then home and slept

04-17-2007, 03:49 AM	#32
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: What did you get done? 04/15 finished rebuilding my new (off ebay) 600 cfm holley carb, just in time for my lifters to tell me that they are tired of being wedged (from me running 113 octane at low country speed way,.,.,.yea, that was a big bad no no on my part lol). uhh....put the strobes in my side markers and backup lenses, so now I can screw with ppl while I drive,.,.,.or get added attention at Aviation Square on Saturday nights (can't wait till I get her painted, that will really set it off!). slept in on saturday, realized that I had an infection in my cheek,.,.so I doped out on aspirin till the swelling was gone and multi-vitamined myself till I was seeing weird colors. sunday...uhh....dont remember much of it...but Im sure it was fun __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

04-17-2007, 06:04 PM	#34
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: What did you get done? 04/15 Little late on this but... Thursday and Friday I drove the Suburban and Friday afternoon I had it aligned and the tires balanced/rotated. Sunday I replaced the power motor on the passenger side that was slow, but didn't get it finished because it got too cold and started raining. I did get the window/motor back in though. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-17-2007, 10:27 PM	#36
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: What did you get done? 04/15 ZZ Top ! I drove back to Austin and saw ZZ Top at The Backyard. My friends and I waited at the doors for an hour and a half but we were at the front of the line. When the doors opened we rushed over to the stage and got spots at the very front right up against the rail. Couldn't have asked for a better spot to be. The show was great though and the weather was perfect. Last edited by Pyrotechnic; 04-17-2007 at 10:28 PM.

04-17-2007, 10:43 PM	#37
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: What did you get done? 04/15 Replaced Pitman & Idler arms. __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

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